What does BAR TO CERTAIN VETERANS BENEFITS: CONVICTION OF ASSAULTING, of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Section 5303(a) of Title 38, United States Code. The amendment allows the Secretary to bar individuals convicted under Section 111 of Title 18 from receiving benefits under chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, or 36 of Title 38. The individuals subject to this potential benefit bar are those convicted of offenses against Department of Veterans Affairs officers or employees. The amendments apply to convictions occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does PERIODS OF ELIGIBILITY: ADDITIONAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Section 3103(c)(2) of title 38, United States Code. The amendment strikes ", or (B)" and inserts ", (B)''. The amendment also strikes "; or" and inserts ", or (C) the veteran has not obtained employment (i) in the occupation for which such veteran had been so trained (ii) during the one-year period after the end of such training; or''. The amendment appears to modify eligibility periods related to vocational rehabilitation programs for veterans.

What does SCOPE OF SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FOR A REHABILITATION PROGRAM: of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Section 3104(a) of Title 38, United States Code. Payments for equipment exceeding $5,000 under this section require approval from the Secretary. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit an annual report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The report must detail payments approved under the new subparagraph (C), including the equipment purchased, the reason for purchase, and the total equipment purchased for the veteran’s rehabilitation program.

What does MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR A REHABILITATION PROGRAM; AUTOMATIC of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Title 38 of the United States Code, specifically subsection (b) of section 3104. It establishes a maximum amount of $250,000 for Federal funds paid for a rehabilitation program. Effective October 1, 2026, the dollar amount will be automatically adjusted annually. The annual adjustment will be based on the percentage increase under section 3015(h) of this title.

What does VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST: AUTHORITY TO REDEVELOP of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Section 3106(f) of Title 38, United States Code, to include 'a vocational rehabilitation specialist' among employees. It adds a definition for 'vocational rehabilitation specialist' to Section 3101 of Title 38, United States Code. A 'vocational rehabilitation specialist' is defined as either a specialist in the Veteran Readiness and Employment division of the Veterans Benefits Administration or a counseling psychologist of the Department performing related duties.

What does SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE FOR A VETERAN ENTITLED TO A of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Section 3108(b)(4) of Title 38, United States Code. The amendment strikes the phrase 'the institution providing the rehabilitation program concerned' and inserts an em dash. The amendment adds new subparagraphs (A) and (B) to specify the basis of location for a subsistence allowance. Subparagraph (A) allows for the institution providing the rehabilitation program to be considered. Subparagraph (B) allows for the veteran's residence to be considered if it is more than 25 miles from the institution.

What does EMPLOYMENT COUNSELORS. of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code. It adds a subsection (c) to section 3117. The Secretary of the Department is directed to employ an employment counselor at each regional office, to the extent practicable.

What does INELIGIBILITY OF A VETERAN IN A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code. It adds a new section (3123) regarding the ineligibility of veterans in vocational rehabilitation programs. The new section states that a veteran participating in a vocational rehabilitation program cannot receive disability compensation for a disability rated as total on the basis of individual unemployability. The table of sections at the beginning of Chapter 31 is also amended to include the new section 3123.

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Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act

Q: What does Preamble of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to title 38, United States Code. The bill aims to improve rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities. It also intends to establish a new restriction on certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill's purpose is stated as 'to make certain improvements to rehabilitation programs...to establish a new bar to certain benefits...and for other purposes.'

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act.

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 12/18/2025

Author: Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a restriction on certain veterans benefits for individuals convicted of offenses against VA officers or employees, effective upon enactment.
The bill modifies eligibility periods for veterans participating in vocational rehabilitation programs, potentially extending the timeframe for obtaining employment after training.
Rehabilitation programs now require Secretary of Veterans Affairs approval for equipment purchases exceeding $5,000, with an annual report detailing these expenditures.
A maximum of $250,000 in federal funds is established for each veteran’s rehabilitation program, with automatic annual adjustments beginning in 2026.
The bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to employ an employment counselor at each regional office, where practicable, to assist veterans in their rehabilitation and employment journeys.

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